MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
drivers door check strap broken
wind screen cracked on top / not effecting drivers view
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
drivers door check strap broken
wind screen cracked on top / not effecting drivers view
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
low effort nearside park brake (80kg)
rear differential wet
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
low effort nearside park brake (80kg)
rear differential wet
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axle leaking
rear number plate detriorated - front number plate cracked - park brake travel long - front brake discs slightly warped - spare tyre deflated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
heavy scuffing to nearside front tyre
rear axle leaking
rear number plate detriorated - front number plate cracked - park brake travel long - front brake discs slightly warped - spare tyre deflated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Cracking to all tyre outer walls
Oil leak
Rear diff oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advise.both rear flexi hoses deteriating.rear coil springs corroded.rear axle leaking.rear number plate deteriating.nail o\s\f tyre.play o\s\f wheel bearing.
Advise,rear axle leaking,n\s\f washer part blocked.cut n\s\f tyre,rear brake pad lining low.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise,rear axle leaking,n\s\f washer part blocked.cut n\s\f tyre,rear brake pad lining low.
Advise rear axle leak,windscreen chipped.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
chip in windscreen
rear axle leaking
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
steering damper damp
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
chip in windscreen
rear axle leaking
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
steering damper damp
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P735 HKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P735 HKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P735 HKY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1996.
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